English Enamel Boxes
Antique 1770s English Decorative Boxes
Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Late 20th Century English Victorian Books
Paper
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Gold, Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1970s English International Style Decorative Boxes
Copper
Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1970s English International Style Decorative Boxes
Copper
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Antique 1820s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique 1770s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Vintage 1980s Italian Queen Anne Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Queen Anne Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Queen Anne Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Queen Anne Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Sporting Art Decorative Bowls
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Games
Enamel, Brass
Antique 1880s English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1860s English Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu
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Antique 1760s English Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Enamel
Antique 1780s English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Boxes
Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Antique 1780s English Rococo Decorative Baskets
Enamel
Vintage 1910s British Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1950s English Boxes
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1760s English Rococo Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1920s English Other Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1760s English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Antique 1780s English Rococo Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1910s British Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1970s English Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Cut Glass
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Boxes
Pewter, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Victorian Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s English Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Early 20th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Stone, Limestone
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Acrylic
Vintage 1970s Italian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Jewelry Boxes
Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Israeli Rococo Sterling Silver
Silver
Mid-20th Century German Regency Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Alpaca
Early 20th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Oil
Early 20th Century French Regency Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Mid-17th Century French French Provincial Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
2010s Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
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Finding the Right Boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
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